This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organizationโs core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships.
1. Role and responsibilities
The purpose of the LFS Officer is day to day implementation of the LFS Project in conflict affected areas of Southern Ukraine. The post holder will ensure all activities are implemented in timely manner and with high quality in full compliance to the overall country and programme strategy, NRC standards, procedures and national regulations. This could include in-kind distributions, assessments, sustainable agriculture and production assistance, economic inclusion programs implementation as well as other activities within LFS as requested by the project coordinator as necessary.
The LFS Officer will work closely with the members of the LFS team, M&E department and other NRC South departments. S/he will also ensure that data processing and analysis steps are fully documented and replicable.
Generic responsibilities
Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines. Implement delegated LFS project portfolio according to a plan of action. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management. Ensure proper filing of documents. Ensure that projects targets are being met, explore and assess new and better ways to assist. Promote and share ideas for technical improvement. Ensure that procurement development and distribution of project materials and equipment are timely and in accordance with the procedures. Provide regular activity progress reports to LFS project Coordinator. Ensure capacity building of project assistants & field monitors and transfer key skills. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders at the field level, ensure efficient working relationships with a wide range of different interlocutors (LFS team, M&E department, other NRC South departments, NGOs and other agencies, civil and military administration representatives).Specific responsibilities
2. Competencies
Professional competencies
Generic professional competencies:
Bachelor degree preferably in agriculture, agro-economy, economy, social sciences, development studies or other relevant disciplines. Experience working in a humanitarian/recovery context is a plus. Skills in solving problems is highly desired. Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to liaise authoritatively with figures from the humanitarian community, local media, local government, and other relevant actors, when required. Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision and in compliance with basic security rules. Self-motivation and initiative. Good team player.Context related skills, knowledge and experience:
Proficiency in KOBO, ODK or similar mobile data collection tools is highly desired Strong analytical skills with a critical thinking mindset Data literacy and data fluency Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Good knowledge of the Ukrainian and Russian languages Good knowledge of the context in Ukraine At least intermediate written and spoken EnglishBehavioural competencies
Planning and delivering results. Working with people. Analysis and inference. Communicating with impact and respect. Handling insecure environments. Coping with change.This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.